Michael Voltaggio

Chef Lee Chizmar wows diners on a regular basis at his two restaurants, Bolete in Salisbury Township and Mister Lee's Noodles in Easton.

Feeding people is what Chizmar is all about.

"In the restaurant business, you take on a custodial or parental role, with families coming in and celebrating anniversaries or birthdays," Chizmar says.

Now he and his team have focused their efforts on a different side of feeding people: Helping end childhood hunger.

Chizmar and his team will take part in Chefs Cycle for No Kid Hungry, a three-day, 300-mile ride to raise money and awareness in support of No Kid Hungry. The ride will take place May 16-18 starting in Santa...

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